Just an update, the Congress is really cool, my stand looks pretty good considering I don't have much to put on it - I'll post some pics in the other universe.
On a different note I just went for dinner with a guy here who got a grant from our charity (unfortunately/ fortunately) he is not my type but he did compliment me all night and was really sweet and when it got to the point (as it always seems to) when I ended up having to explain I was married he did say incredulously that 'he couldn't believe anyone would ever want to leave me'. So that was nice to have that ego boost a little. *sigh*
He wants me to go to the ball on Saturday night, which I was avoiding. It would be nice but I have nothing to wear! Nothing to fear as to anything romantic happening with him but it is nice to be appreciated sometimes.